CSIS Issues Commentary: Why Greenland Could Spur Europe's Digital Awakening
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Why Greenland Could Spur Europe's Digital Awakening
By Emily Benson
Following U.S. action in Venezuela that toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, international attention has moved to another region long coveted by Trump: Greenland. U.S. threats to acquire Greenland are more than rhetorical posturing.
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Why Greenland Could Spur Europe's Digital Awakening
By Emily Benson
Following U.S. action in Venezuela that toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, international attention has moved to another region long coveted by Trump: Greenland. U.S. threats to acquire Greenland are more than rhetorical posturing.
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